# North Harrow Nursery

North Harrow Nursery is a full-day nursery at 42-44 Gloucester Road, Harrow, HA1 4PW, in North Harrow, Harrow. It is registered for 112 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £108 to £123 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 33 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-harrow-nursery-ey260395  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 42-44 Gloucester Road, Harrow, HA1 4PW
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 112
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8427 0114
- Website: http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/contactus.php
- Ofsted URN: EY260395

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260395

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2003 (Reference EY260395). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260395)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260395)
- Registered places: 112 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260395)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/276239)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £123 (£12.30 an hour) | £72 | £18 |
| 2-year-olds | £123 (£12.30 an hour) | £72 | £18 |
| 3 and over | £108 (£10.80 an hour) | £61 | £16 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £1.82 (per hour)
- Charge on funded hours: £3.51 (per hour)
- Charge on funded hours: £3.51 (per hour)
- Registration fee: £50
- Deposit: £100

Source: nursery website (http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/public/docs/fee2026.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 42-44 Gloucester Road, Harrow, HA1 4PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.586372,-0.360445

- Station: North Harrow, 0.1 miles
- Station: West Harrow, 0.5 miles
- Station: Rayners Lane, 0.9 miles, no step-free access
- 10 bus stops within 400 m

Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Harrow there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 33 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says it offers SEND support, a SENCo, a sensory room and an inclusive setting.

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/public/docs/fee2026.pdf)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play and an outdoor classroom.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/about-us.php)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/about-us.php)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/about-us.php)

### Settling in

Its website says settling-in visits are free and take place in the week before a child starts. The first visit lasts 30-45 minutes with the key person, followed by a second and third visit of 1-2 hours, building up across the week. The nursery also uses a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/faqs.php)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/about-us.php)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/about-us.php)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/faqs.php)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/contactus.php)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/public/docs/fee2026.pdf)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/faqs.php)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/joinus.php)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/faqs.php)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/faqs.php)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/about-us.php)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/public/docs/fee2026.pdf)

### Safety

Ofsted 2023 rated safeguarding effective. Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system.

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/faqs.php)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/faqs.php)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/public/docs/fee2026.pdf)

### Getting a place

Its website says families arrange a visit, then complete the registration form and send it with the non-refundable £50 registration fee. Once a place is offered, a £100 deposit is paid to accept it. The notice to leave is 4 weeks, and the nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Vaughan Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Longfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Buckingham Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Pinner Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Reddiford School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Norbury School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brighttots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighttots-nursery-2756563) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Blue Nest Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-nest-montessori-school-ey485805) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Harrow Day Nursery and Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harrow-day-nursery-and-montessori-2684692) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [St John Fisher Pre-school CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-john-fisher-pre-school-cio-2743847) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hugs and Giggles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hugs-and-giggles-nursery-ey443930) | Good | £60 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [West Harrow Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-harrow-park-pre-school-ey543108) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does North Harrow Nursery cost?

North Harrow Nursery publishes these fees: full day £123 for under 2s, half day £72 for under 2s, per hour £18 for under 2s, full day £123 for 2-year-olds, half day £72 for 2-year-olds, per hour £18 for 2-year-olds, full day £108 for 3 and over, half day £61 for 3 and over and per hour £16 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does North Harrow Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. North Harrow Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are North Harrow Nursery's opening hours?

North Harrow Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is North Harrow Nursery open all year?

Yes, North Harrow Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does North Harrow Nursery take?

North Harrow Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is North Harrow Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated North Harrow Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can North Harrow Nursery take?

North Harrow Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 112 children at any one time.

### Does North Harrow Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. North Harrow Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at North Harrow Nursery?

Yes. North Harrow Nursery lists a registration fee of £50 and a deposit of £100.

### Does North Harrow Nursery have outdoor space?

North Harrow Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Outdoor classroom.

### Does North Harrow Nursery support children with SEND?

North Harrow Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo, Sensory room and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to North Harrow Nursery?

North Harrow is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact North Harrow Nursery?

You can call 020 8427 0114 and visit www.northharrownursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260395)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.northharrownursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.northharrownursery.co.uk/contactus.php)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=North+Harrow+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5dPgeEMTdkgRYqpo7XJdIvA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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